MANILA, Philippines — Petro Gazz surged back into quarterfinals contention in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference, overcoming Creamline in a nail-biting five-set match, 25-23, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12, at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday night.

In a fifth set marked by momentum swings, three lead changes and seven deadlocks, the Angels narrowly avoided a devastating loss, bolstered by the late-game heroics of Wilma Salas and Brooke Van Sickle, along with the tenacious efforts of Petro Gazz's local players.